The California Avocado Commission has named current CAC Vice President of Industry Affairs and Operations Ken Melban and Vice President of Marketing Terry Splane as co-executive leaders of the organization... Read More
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Reed will report to CEO and Chairman Pete Van Helden and will be responsible for the financial accountability of the company... Read More
- Nov 07, 2023
- People , Produce Retail
The commission says the new direction is "focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager... Read More
- Oct 30, 2023
- Avocados , California , Produce Marketing , People
We want to see your produce costumes this Halloween. Be inspired by Rob White and Brian Dey... Read More
- Oct 26, 2023
- PMG Produce Market Trends , People
The Carlisle, Pa.-based company has named Rebecca Lupfer chief financial officer and Dave Lessard senior vice president of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution... Read More
- Oct 13, 2023
- Produce Retail , People
The Packer and PMG invite attendees of IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show to join us Oct. 20, as we present this year’s Produce Retailer of the Year and Produce Marketer of the Year awards... Read More
- Oct 09, 2023
- Awards , People , Global Produce and Floral Show
Joseph Bunting of United Supermarkets in Texas has been at it a while now, and he’s impressed quite a few people along the way. Dive into the details and find yourself inspired... Read More
- Oct 04, 2023
- Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People
This column is from the September-October issue of PMG magazine. .. Read More
- Oct 03, 2023
- PMG Industry Perspective , People , Produce Retail
Marianne Santo, three-time president of Eastern Produce Council and senior category manager of produce and floral at Wakefern Food Corp., died Sept. 24... Read More
- Sep 26, 2023
- People , Produce Retail , Obituary
NEW YORK — We saw a human-size eggplant mascot, heard a Michelin-starred celebrity chef talk about mushrooms as a center-plate dish and much more at this year’s Plant Based World Expo at the Javits Center in Manhattan... Read More
- Sep 19, 2023
- People , PMG Produce Market Trends
The Bakersfield, Calif.-based company has hired Dave Moore to manage relationships with existing western U.S. customers as well as develop new business in all channels... Read More
- Aug 29, 2023
- People , Western (U.S.)
The Kansas City, Mo.-based software solution provider works with independent grocers’ produce departments across North America... Read More
- Aug 24, 2023
- People , Produce Retail , Produce Tech
Catch a glimpse of who was there and what it all looked like just before the New England Produce Council's 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino... Read More
- Aug 22, 2023
- New England Produce Council , People
Following an afternoon of data-rich programming, the first day of USApple’s Outlook 2023 conference at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago concluded with The Packer presenting Mike Preacher the Apple Person of the Year award. .. Read More
Expect to see some new faces on New England Produce Council’s two boards: the executive board and board of directors... Read More
- Aug 07, 2023
- Northeast (U.S.) , People , New England Produce Council
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14. .. Read More
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Dana Barnett rolled his shopping cart by the blueberries at The Giant Co.’s produce department, pausing to lean toward Produce Manager Breanna “Bre” Norris... Read More
- Aug 02, 2023
- Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People
The program is open to farmworkers not in a management or administrative role who work in farm labor or production. They must have worked in fresh produce for at least two years and embody values that “Grow the Good.".. Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Awards , Equitable Food Initiative , People
Roath's promotion comes as mass retailers such as Target and Walmart are already gaining on traditional grocery retailers for the consumer’s share of food shopping... Read More
- Jul 13, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People
Almost 2,000 employees of The Giant Co., based in Carlisle, Pa., met to celebrate the retailer’s 100th anniversary — and two produce managers, a store manager and 18 others won awards... Read More
- Jul 05, 2023
- People , Awards , Produce Retail
Chandler, Ariz.-based Bashas’ new president, Steve Mayer, talks about his career, the supermarket and its banners, prioritizing produce, differentiation, foodservice at retail and other goals he has in store... Read More
- Jun 28, 2023
- PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail , People
Steve Mayer was promoted to president of Bashas’ Operating Cos., announced June 14, at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated Bashas’ new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz... Read More
- Jun 16, 2023
- People , Produce Retail , PMG Retailer Insight
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture hosted the Eastern Produce Council's Annual BBQ May 23, at Demarest Farm in Hillsdale, N.J., celebrating a leader's retirement, a scholarship winner and sharing crop updates... Read More
- May 26, 2023
- New Jersey , Eastern Produce Council , People